7 million households are living in fuel poverty. How can we help?
Statistics accurate on 1st Oct 2022 - https://www.endfuelpoverty.org.uk/about-fuel-poverty/
If you are considering making a donation, these charities are doing fantastic work for those in need
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Fuel Bank Foundation
The Fuel Bank Foundation give emergency financial support to households identified as being in fuel crisis.
They also work to actively raise awareness in the press and lobby politicians and regulators.
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National Energy Action
NEA directly support people by giving energy advice. They advocate on issues such as energy efficiency in the home.
They also work to improve the standard of energy advice by developing accredited training and qualifications.
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Shelter
Shelter fight for everyone’s right to a home. They work to prevent homelessness, and give advice to those in need, including those struggling with fuel poverty.
Shelter can provide legal advice and support in many forms, helping millions of people.
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The Trussell Trust
The Trussell Trust support more than 1,200 food bank centres. This work supports those forced to pick between eating and heating over the winter.
They also encourage networks at food banks to provide advice so that people are less likely to remain in crisis.
If you are looking for more advice, Citizens Advice have lots of information regarding grants available to those living in fuel poverty